Description: At Fruit and Veggie Fest, shoppers of all ages can join in fun activities while filling their carts with the best foods for their families, including plenty of fresh, frozen, dried, and canned fruits and vegetables. Shoppers can sample nutritious and delicious recipes, take a store tour to learn how to shop smart, and receive a free Network cookbook.

Description: The purpose of the NEOP Statewide Collaborative is to disseminate the latest research and data, share best practices across programs, as well as generate networking across programs, regions and professional disciplines. A meeting agenda will be available soon. Please check the NSC website frequently for updates. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cpns/Pages/NetworkSteeringCommittee.aspx

Description:Our GIS Team will be having our online training to use the Network GIS Viewer (http://www.cnngis.org/). This Network for a Healthy California mapping application is an interactive, internet-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows users to view and use online mapping, including determining eligible census tracts. In less than two hours, you’ll learn the basics, and gain a tool that will expand your access to current and comprehensive data. It is recommended that all LHDs to take this training.

Description: This training provides a practical introduction to creating healthier nutrition environments in urban areas. The workshop uses relevant, practical examples of how communities have used policy, systems, and environmental change approaches to improving the nutrition environment and includes an opportunity to apply these concepts to real world challenges.

Sponsored By: Network for a Healthy California

Who Should Attend: LHD’s and other interested Network Contractors and their partners.

Description: Join us to share out on the awesome work being done by youth researchers across the state! This day and a half forum for youth and their adult allies will focus on the latest and greatest activities happening on the ground across California.We’ll be talking about:

The power of youth voices in creating healthier communities

Lessons learned & successes celebrated

Tools, ideas & techniques to support your projects’ success!

The forum is free for all Network funded sites.

Sponsored By: The Network for a healthy California

Who Should Attend: Youth Researchers and Adult Allies from Network Youth Engagement Sites

Description: This training provides a practical introduction to creating healthier nutrition environments with a special emphasis on rural areas. The workshop uses relevant, practical examples of how communities have used policy, systems, and environmental change approaches to improving the nutrition environment and includes an opportunity to apply these concepts to real world challenges.

Sponsored By: Network for a Healthy California

Who Should Attend: LHD’s and other interested Network Contractors and their partners.